Market Square is home to some of Victoria’s finest outdoor performances and events. Each season brings new sights and sounds to the courtyard; from visiting bands and choirs in the spring, through the busy summer season, to the celebrations at Christmastime.
Be sure to check back often for event updates.
The Courtyard Sessions - Saturdays in Market Square Saturday, August 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm This Saturday, August 21, is the last show! Atomique Productions presents a series of free Saturday afternoon performances by some of Victoria's most celebrated musical talents. Plus this Saturday, an extra performance by the Victoria Rythmic Gymnastics. Enjoy a free concert and huge discounts at the big Market Square sidewalk sale!
Schedule of performers:
Noon - Victoria Rhythmic Gymnastics
1:00pm - JP Maurice
2:30pm - Vince Vaccaro
Brad Prevedoros Every Friday, July 9 - September 3, Noon - 2:00pm Guitarist Brad Prevedoros is such a perfect fit for Market Square. His mellow mix of classical and contemporary songs sounds wonderful in the courtyard.
Canadian Pacific Ballet presents Ballet Under the Stars Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, July 20 - August 25, 8:00pm - 9:15pm Back for a third season, this popular series gives audiences a chance to enjoy ballet outdoors on a summer's evening. Tickets $25 at the door or call 250-380-2522.
Dine & Design Summer BBQ Saturday, August 21, 11:00am - 5:00pm The Design District presents a day of terrific fun and sale discounts! This fundraiser for the Victoria Hospice Society includes a huge end-of-summer sidewalk sale in Market Square, $5 mystery boxes with terrific merchant-donated prizes inside, and a Radio Flyer wagon filled with gardening supplies from Dig This up for raffle.
Take your chance on a $5 Mystery Box! Contents range in value from $15 up to $100 - with merchandise and gift certificates from Market Square merchants. All proceeds raised to go Victoria Hospice Society.
Our Design District neighbours are offering a host of goodies including a BBQ in Capital Iron's parking lot with Victoria's police officers flipping burgers and grilling hotdogs, Swan's own in-house-brewed rootbeer, and by-donation canoe, kayak and Harbour Ferry rides. www.victoriadesigndistrict.com
Johnson Street Festival Saturday, August 28, 10:30am - 6:00pm An entire business community has come together to organize the first ever Johnson Street Festival! The entire 500 and 600 blocks will be closed to traffic to host a fashion and lifestyle festival. There will be tons of giveaways, sidewalk sales and entertainment. This is a fundraiser for Victoria's Youth Empowerment Society with all proceeds going to the Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter.
Event highlights include:
Sidewalk Sale with 20+ businesses, Boot camps and yoga classes, Break dancing contest, Dunk Tank, Half pipe, Hula hoop contest, Build your own bouquet of flowers, Design your own T-shirt, Hip hop dance classes, 50/50 draw, Hourly prize draws (gift certificates from Johnson St. businesses), BBQs, Local DJ and music all day,
Fringe Kids Fest Saturday, August 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm 100% free fun for kids with oodles of things to make and do! Presented by the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival.
For information on upcoming events, call Market Square administration office at 250-386-2441.
All events are held rain or shine. Afternoon performances are free admission.
